Live, Work, Play

Whether you’re looking to take a tour, rent a loft space, find a new job, tailgate before a game downtown, or find an event, Eastern Market is the perfect place for you. This page will help you get connected to one of the most accessible and diverse neighborhoods in Detroit.

Tailgating

Ever since the Detroit Lions moved downtown to Ford Field in 2002, Eastern Market has been a lively, open-air gathering place for thousands of enthusiastic Lions fans. Our parking lots provide plenty of space to park and set up a party around your vehicle. Shuttles run continuously between Ford Field and Eastern Market or tailgaters can make the quick 10-minute walk across the bridge to the football stadium.

Proceeds made from tailgating go to support our mission of operating our markets, providing greater access to good food, and growing local food businesses.

Market Tours

Our various market tours provide a great way to gain a deeper understanding of the unique history of our district, regardless of how much you might know about us already. Find full information below on various tours that allow you to explore our history, artwork, neighborhood businesses, food culture, and much more.

Preservation Detroit Eastern Market Tours

This historical walking tour allows you to journey back to the days of the Underground Railroad, horse-drawn carriages, rumrunners, graveyards, breweries and prisons.

Feet on the Street strolling brunch tours give you an insider's view of Eastern Market, how it works, our behind-the-scenes stories and plans we have for the future. Along the way, our vendors share samples of their tasty goods!

Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop’s tour will allow you to follow your food from farm to fork. Explore our local food system, engage with local farms and travel the route the food takes to where it reaches your plate.

If you are looking for further tour options, please contact us about more options!

Beyond The Market

Eastern Market Corporation offers much more than our popular Saturday market days. We work to shepherd the growth of food and agriculture businesses year round. We are a champion of great partnerships including entrepreneurship programs, endeavors to increase food access, and nutrition education. Go beyond the market and learn about our programs at over 40 different offsite locations below.

Dequindre Cut

The Dequindre Cut is now fully connected with the completion of the Detroit Link. Built on the site of the old Grand Trunk Railroad line, the 1.35-mile greenway is perfect for walking, biking, exercising, discovering artwork and enjoying our beautiful city. It connects all the way from the Riverfront to Eastern Market to Hamtramck! The Link Detroit project is made possible through a partnership between the City of Detroit, Eastern Market Corporation, Midtown Inc., and our wonderful foundation and State of Michigan partners.

Gratiot Central Market’s specialty is a wide array of meat choices including beef tongue, oxtail, homemade sausages, goat, lamb, crab, lobster, salmon, and many more! The market also includes a local wine and cheese shop, various restaurants, and a health food supplement store just a short distance from Eastern Market.

Find hours, contact information, and more for Gratiot Central Market shops in our Business Directory.

Detroit Community Markets are neighborhood locations where you can buy fresh, affordable, and locally produced food. This network is made up of farmers' markets, farm stands, mobile trucks, and food box programs. These markets seek to improve neighborhoods, support local growers, and create public spaces where residents can come together.

As important as it is to fill our market with the freshest fruits and vegetables, it may be even more important to bring them to communities with little access to wholesome foods. Since 2009, we have established pop-up mobile markets in many Detroit-area locations to create a healthier Southeastern Michigan.

We’ve partnered with several Detroit-based independent grocery stores to promote increased produce consumption and healthy lifestyles. Most “Tasting Stations” are set up inside grocery stores near the produce department to promote healthy eating through the distribution of samples and recipe cards. We also help connect grocery store stores with our Wholesale Market.

Live in the Market

Loft Living in the District

If you're drawn to loft living, this is a rare opportunity to live in the heart of our bustling Eastern Market district. Our neighborhood provides one of the most diverse, well-connected, and authentic experiences that Detroit has to offer. Lofts are available to buy or rent as living spaces and workspaces. Here are more resources about lofts in our area:

Work in Eastern Market

Eastern Market Corporation is looking for qualified people like you to help us nourish a healthier, wealthier, and happier Detroit. Our team is dedicated to maintaining a welcoming, safe and clean environment so that we can effectively manage market programs and operations. We have an active work environment steeped in the tradition of five generations of businesses in our market district. If you share our vision, we encourage you to apply for a position as they become available.

Welcome Center Hours

Stop in to ask a question, get maps and recipes, or present your Bridge Card to receive tokens accepted at many vendors under the sheds.

Give Back to Eastern Market

Our work as a nonprofit includes managing the public market and operating programs to strengthen Metro Detroit’s food sector. We operate programs that increase access to healthy food and incubate and accelerate the growth of food businesses. Donate today & become a Friend of Eastern Market!

Host your event with us!

Whether you are having a corporate party, wedding, family reunion, business meeting, media event, or numerous other occasions, Eastern Market's historic setting is the perfect venue for any type of event! View our new event brochure, submit an inquiry form, and more to get your event started.